Hana Makgeolli, Yakju Reserve, Yakju

Brewery: Hana Makgeolli • Region: New York  • Ingredients: Water, Organic Rice (Polit Farms, CA), Nuruk (Wild Fungi, Yeast and Lactic Acid Bacteria) • Stage:  Oyangju (5-stage) •  Ferm Time: 70 Days  • ABV: 16%

YAKJU RESERVE is a small-batch, barrel-aged clarified rice wine. Crafted using casks fromMÔTÔ Spirits, each barrel previously held nearly 180-proof rice distillate before being filled with Yakju 14 and aged for 100 days.The result is an elegant, bone-dry wine with a nose of rich oak while finishing buttery and mineral on the palate. Light-bodied yet layered, YAKJU RESERVE offers notes of caramel, butterscotch, whiskey, and toasted oak. 

Exceptionally versatile, YAKJU RESERVE appeals to whiskey enthusiasts, fans of complex dessert wines, and diners seeking a distinctive food-pairing experience. It pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, smoked fish, mushrooms, and other savory, umami-rich dishes